Port of Call Grand Cayman

General – George Town, Grand Cayman is a major cruise destination for Western Caribbean cruises. It is a modern town with good duty free shopping along with a number of good tour itineraries. The port requires tendering but the tender pier is right in town. Transportation – There are basically three ways to get aroundContinue reading “Port of Call Grand Cayman”

The Cruise Port Of New Orleans

The Big Easy, Bourbon Street, St. Louis Cathedral, Beignets are all associated with America’s most notorious city and it’s waiting for you to visit. NOLA The Big Easy To begin with New Orleans is a destination virtually in a class all by itself. The city and its famous French Quarter are celebrated for history butContinue reading “The Cruise Port Of New Orleans”

Seward Alaska A Port of Call

The Cruise Port of Seward Seward is an important port for Alaska cruises. It is significantly farther north than other Alaska cruise ports and for many cruises it’s a turn-around port, meaning the end of one cruise and the start of another. It’s biggest attraction is that it’s a departure city for the Alaska RailroadContinue reading “Seward Alaska A Port of Call”

The Port of Call Skagway, Alaska

Spending a Day in a Gold Rush Town Skagway is a very popular port of call for Alaska cruises. With a population that fluctuates between 700 and 2,000 from winter to summer it is easy to see what the economy is based on. While Skagway is small and isolated that doesn’t mean there isn’t anythingContinue reading “The Port of Call Skagway, Alaska”

Port of Ravenna on the Italian Adriatic Coast

Ravenna, A Jewel On The Northern Adriatic Ravenna in the northern Italian province of Emilia Romagna is a bit off usual cruise itineraries but is gaining in interest. Located only two and a half hours from Venice by train and with frequent service starting at €12 it is a popular day trip for people visiting Venice. Ravenna,Continue reading “Port of Ravenna on the Italian Adriatic Coast”

Đà Nẵng, Vietnam A Port of Call

Visiting Da Nang and Nearby Hoi An Vietnam Downtown Da Nang is a modern cosmopolitan city, with an impressive skyline, major shopping options, parks, walking malls, and a beautiful beach. The Han River runs through the center of the city, and is crossed by four incredible bridges. The bridges offer an incredible light display ofContinue reading “Đà Nẵng, Vietnam A Port of Call”